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As a standing desk reviewer for Tom’s Guide, I love the functionality that comes with height adjustability.

For some people, it just feels better.

Desky Zero Standing Desk Converter

It might hold sentimental value; it might have ample storage.

Heck, it might just be too heavy to be worth hauling out of your house.

Why convert a desk instead of getting a new one?

A man using a standing desk converter at work

If you consider how much a desk converter costs relative to a budget standing desk (i.e.

not much less), it might seem like investing in a new desk is the more cost-effective option.

First and foremost, moving big furniture is a pain.

Desky Standing Desk Converter: was $149 now $99 @ Amazon

Another note worth making is that most standing desks don’t have much storage, if any.

Option 1: A proper converter

There are purpose-built standing desk converters all over the internet.

Here’s the issue: they aren’t particularly cheap.

Lifelong Ergonomic Laptop Stand: was $114 now $69 @ Amazon

Most models cost north of $200, and some stack up as high as $400.

It’s not the most spacious, but it has dedicated platforms for your monitor and your keyboard.

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